Recalculation of capping threshold after income change in Delft
In the event of job loss or promotion in Delft, your rent allowance capping threshold changes. Learn how to request a recalculation from the Tax Authorities and prevent recoveries, especially relevant for tenants in the TU district or historic city centre.
When to recalculate in Delft?
Income changes such as dismissal by local employers like ASML or ProRail, starting pension, or extra income from side jobs trigger a recalculation. The Tax Authorities adjust the capping threshold based on your provisional assessment or definitive tax return. If it falls below the threshold, your benefit increases retroactively; if it rises, repayment often follows. In Delft, where average rents are higher due to student housing, this can save hundreds of euros per year.
You have 8 weeks after the change to report it. Example: Income drops from €28,000 to €22,000 due to job loss in the region? You may receive €120 extra per month for your rental property on Phoenixstraat or Koepoort.
Legal basis
Article 19 Rent Allowance Act and General Tax Act. Recoveries are limited to 5 years. Delft tenants can also go to Woonpunt Delft for additional advice on local rent rules.
Practical steps for Delft residents
Log in to Mijn toeslagen, enter the change and upload supporting documents such as your payslip from a Delft employer. Request deferral in case of payment problems and check the Delft Energy Coach for extra subsidies on energy costs that affect your income.